Tropical Storm Ian - live: Florida warned how ‘be ready’ as Ian expected to rapidly intensify into hurricane

Floridians are being warned to "be prepared" for a possible typhoon this week as Hurricane Ian continues to strengthen while charting a path towards the Sunshine State. The Public Tropical Storm Place estimates that Ian will reach Florida as a major typhoon by midweek. Florida's top official said he "appreciates the quick action" of President Joe Bowden in accepting the state's request to declare a state of emergency. "We feel a debt of gratitude, we are grateful," he said in a public interview Sunday morning. Meanwhile, Cuban experts have suspended classes in the Piñata del Rio region and announced they will begin walking out today. Typhoon Ian may strengthen into a tropical storm before reaching the western part of the island as it moves toward Florida. As Florida plans for weather, Canada will begin damage surveys and recovery efforts after being hit by post-Hurricane Fiona on Saturday. She also activated her army for rescue and damage assessment. Stores in Central Florida are scrambling to keep water on shelves ahead of the tropical storm I want to receive emails about offers, events and updates from Independent. Read our privacy statement Floridians are being warned to "be prepared" for a potential hurricane this week as Tropical Storm Ian continues to strengthen and point its way toward the Sunshine State. The National Hurricane Center predicts that Ian will make landfall in Florida as a major hurricane by midweek. Florida's governor said he "appreciates the quick action" of President Joe Bowden in granting the state's request to issue a federal emergency declaration. "We appreciate it, we're grateful," he said at a Sunday morning news conference. Meanwhile, Cuban authorities have suspended classes in Piñata del Rio province and announced they will begin evacuations today. Tropical Storm Ian is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before reaching the western part of the island on its way to Florida. As Florida prepares for the upcoming weather event, Canada is beginning to assess damage and recovery efforts after it was hit by Post-Tropical Cyclone Fiona on Saturday. It also mobilized its military for rescue and damage assessment. Floridians are being warned to "be prepared" for a possible typhoon this week as Hurricane Ian continues to strengthen while charting a path towards the Sunshine State. The public tropical storm community estimates that Ian will make landfall in Florida as a major typhoon by midweek. Florida's top official said he "appreciates the quick action" of President Joe Bowden in granting the state's request for a government emergency declaration. "We feel a debt of gratitude, we are grateful," he said in a public interview Sunday morning. Meanwhile, Cuban experts have suspended classes in the Piñata del Rio region and announced they will begin walking out today. Typhoon Ian is forecast to strengthen to a tropical storm before reaching the western part of the island as it moves towards Florida. As Florida prepares for the upcoming climate event, Canada has launched damage surveys and recovery efforts after it was hit by post-Typhoon Fiona on Saturday. It also mobilized its military forces to rescue and assess storm damage Bowden, declared a very sensitive situation in Florida as Typhoon Ian strengthened into a tropical storm Bowden, declared a very sensitive situation in Florida as Typhoon Ian strengthened into a tropical storm Scans begin on 73-year-old man washed out to sea by Tropical Storm Fiona Scans have begun on a 73-year-old man feared washed away by Storm Fiona. NASA cancels the Artemis mission as Typhoon Ian becomes a powerful tropical storm headed for Florida NASA cancels Artemis 1 launch as Typhoon Ian becomes a powerful storm headed for Florida Bowden declared a highly sensitive situation in Florida and suspended the tour The Cuban government updated its tropical storm watch to give advance notice of the typhoon Ron Descants advised Floridians to prepare for the storm Canada sends troops to help crush Tempest Fiona Death toll from Hurricane Fiona rises to 16 in Puerto Rico 17 minutes ago When will Ian arrive in Florida? Gauges show Typhoon Ian will become a tropical storm late Sunday night as it charts a path across the Caribbean. Heavy rain, possible flash flooding and storm surges are expected to hit Jamaica and the fantastic Cayman over the next 24 hours. On Monday night, Ian may pass over western Cuba, where several typhoon warnings are in effect. The typhoon is expected to make landfall on the West Coast or Florida by midweek.